2025 Jeonju World Sound Festival: Wearing Traditional and Classic, Contemporary Clothes
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Lee ByungJae(2025-07-27 09:50:43)
The Jeonju World Sound Festival Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Sound Festival, chaired by Ee Wong-jun) will take place from August 13th to 17th at the Hall of Korean Sound Culture and throughout Jeollabuk-do. A five-day music festival awaits, featuring a variety of genres of music and performances centered around traditional music and world music. In particular, audiences can enjoy performances by artists who are creating a new tradition of contemporary Korean music through creation and experimentation, as well as experience Korean-style classics.
- Leading figures of contemporary Korean music such as Lee Nal-chi, Seodo Band, and Song So-hee will gather
The Sound Festival not only presents music that showcases the purity of tradition but also features artists who reflect the modern era based on traditional music, create new musical attempts through creation and experimentation. This year, various artists are preparing to take the Sound Festival stage with diverse music, so we hope you look forward to it. These performances can be enjoyed at the Play Yard of the Hall of Korean Sound Culture.
On the 15th at 7:30 PM, the traditional wind ensemble "Piri Band Jeokle" will present the charm of traditional wind instruments such as Hyangpiri, Jeopiri, and Taepyeongso in a bold and playful manner. Following that, at 9:30 PM, the alternative pop band "Lee Nal-chi" will offer a place where you can dance and enjoy various repertoire of music, focusing on their first album "Sugungga," including songs like "The Tiger's Hind Legs" and "The Bear Descends."
On the 16th at 9:30 PM, the band "Seodo Band," which blends traditional music and pop style into a sophisticated fusion, will bring youthful and unique energy through their music genre called "Joseon Pop."
On the 17th at 8:30 PM, you can meet the contemporary music singer-songwriter "Song So-hee." It will be a time to explore her expanded musical world, where she has steadily built her own music within the realm of traditional music.
- Matinee performance "Morning in Jeonju," various attempts in our music
"Morning in Jeonju" is the representative matinee performance of the Sound Festival. This year, you can enjoy the wonderful performances of traditional artists who are expanding their unique artistic world by attempting music that connects tradition and modernity in a serene hanok courtyard.
On the 14th at 10:30 AM, at Wanju Awon, a new sanjo performance of three instruments, Hoon, Tungso, and Saenghwang, which breathe new life into the surrounding instruments traditionally considered as folk instruments, will be presented. Song Gyeong-geun on Hoon Sanjo, Kim Dong-geun on Tungso Sanjo, and Kim Hyo-young on Saenghwang Sanjo will deliver their performances.
From the 15th to the 17th, "Morning in Jeonju" will unfold every day at 10:30 AM at Injae Gotak Hakindang. On the 15th, in the "Kim Il-gu Style Violin Sanjo" performance, violinist Park So-hyun, who studied Ajaeng Sanjo under the master Kim Il-gu, will play Kim Il-gu's Ajaeng Sanjo on the violin. Additionally, you can also enjoy the performance of Kim Il-gu's Ajaeng Gayageum Sanjo.
On the 16th, the "Jayeonso Project" will present a magnificent and delicate, beautiful performance through a Korean-style classical ensemble stage that respects the individual creativity and free performance of each player.
On the 17th, you can witness the performance of "Ryu Gyeong-hwa's Cheolhyeongeum," where you can glimpse the unique traditional techniques and the color of the original sound of the Cheolhyeongeum. The outstanding performer Ryu Gyeong-hwa will showcase the charm of Cheolhyeongeum with rich low tones and sharp high tones.
- Beautiful classical performances and romantic jazz-filled summer nights
If you want to enjoy romantic summer nights with music, don't miss these performances!
On the 16th at 4:00 PM, the joint production of Jeollabuk-do CBS and the Sound Festival, the performance of "Son Yeol-eum & Going Home Project," awaits the audience at the Moak Hall of the Hall of Korean Sound Culture. Pianist Son Yeol-eum, who does not hesitate to challenge new artistic areas, visits Jeonju after seven years. This stage will present an emotional orchestra through the distinguished musicians from world-renowned orchestras gathered in the Going Home Project and Son Yeol-eum, each shining through their performances.
Following that, at 8:30 PM in the Play Yard, the performance of "Na Yoon-sun & Benjamen Moussay Duo" will.gif'>t the audience with a jazz-filled summer night. Jazz vocalist Na Yoon-sun with unique expressive abilities and the beautiful piano performance of French pianist Benjamen Moussay will meet on stage.